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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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